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President's Column | February 2026

I’m writing this month’s newsletter as we sit under a -20° windchill here in the Midwest, while much of the rest of the country is buried under feet of snow. At this point, it’s officially “too cold to snow” in Wisconsin—something I’m still not sure is good news or bad news. And as we brace for yet another round of winter weather, I can’t help but think of Groundhog Day… because let’s be honest, some of our clinic days can feel a little like that too.

Call for Comments on Updated CAQ Exam

SDPA Member Spotlight - Cynthia Faires Griffith MPAS, PA-C

The JDPA will continue to provide clinically relevant articles, original research and timely features on issues that affect the Derm PA. The JDPA is also working on new initiatives, namely submitting the journal for indexing.

President’s Message | January 2022

The SDPA is kicking off 2022 with expanded conferences in Austin and Miami and new Distance Medical Education opportunities to empower and advance PAs. Physician Assistants have again ranked 3rd in U.S. News’ Top 100 Best Jobs, highlighting the field’s growth, impact, and bright future.

SDPA Board Member and former Board Officer Quoted in Bloomberg Law Article about iPLEDGE

Physician Assistants Rank 3rd in List of 100 Best Jobs

SDPA Joins Coalition to Support Lower Out-of-Pocket Patient Expenses

SDPA Names New Editor-in-Chief of JDPA, its Official Peer-reviewed Journal

FDA Directs Manufacturers to Address Serious Problems Resulting from iPLEDGE REMS Modifications

The SDPA Board of Directors to Lead DPAF Effective Immediately

President’s Message | December 2021

As the year winds down, I look back on a fulfilling time, expressing immense pride in my fellow Dermatology Physician Assistants for their passion and the significant impact they've made. Looking ahead to 2022, I want to highlight key SDPA events, including our Annual Summer Dermatology Conference in Austin, Texas.

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